Dangerous incident – Articulated Water Cart Hit Tree

June 7, 2018 Tara
Summary: An articulated water cart hit a tree. The operator exited the machine, it then rolled forward 10 metres into the tree.

Recommendations to industry: The principal hazard management plan for roads or other vehicle operating areas should include procedures detailing the requirement that mobile equipment is parked fundamentally stable.

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